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1National League for Nursing, New York, NY 10014.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Healthcare and higher education systems require fundamental change. This project aims to foster a revolution in nursing education to create healthier individuals and communities through collaborative teaching and learning.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Healthcare and higher education systems exhibit systemic inequities.
- These systems perpetuate class privilege and patriarchal values.
- A need exists for transformative approaches in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To initiate a curriculum revolution within higher education, specifically in nursing.
- To empower educators and students to foster systemic change.
- To develop caring practices that can serve as models for broader societal application.
Main Methods:
- Focus on nursing education as a site for social change.
- Implementing collaborative teaching and learning strategies.
- Developing "caring ways" as prototypes for future communities.
Main Results:
- The study advocates for a "curriculum revolution" in nursing education.
- It emphasizes enabling students and educators to become agents of change.
- The project aims to create a ripple effect of positive transformation.
Conclusions:
- Transforming nursing education is crucial for addressing broader societal issues in healthcare and education.
- A proactive, revolutionary approach is necessary to overcome systemic inertia.
- The project seeks to cultivate a future where caring is a foundational principle.